Hawker by day, medium on Saturday nights

[Extremist]

SINGAPORE - By day, Madam Cindy Ng sells economic bee hoon at her sister's shop.

But come Saturday nights, she reports to a different "boss".

That's when Madam Ng, 55, performs duties in the name of her deity, the Nan Hai Guan Yin, or Guan Yin of the South Sea.

Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, is revered for her compassion and is worshipped in Buddhist and Taoist communities as one who hears people's cries and removes sorrow.

Madam Ng, a medium since 2010, knows her part-time profession is unconventional.

But she was open to The New Paper charting her preparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival two Saturdays ago.

The mother of two admitted she was initially confused when the call came, in the 1990s.

Growing up, the third among five girls was not particularly religious. "My family was quite hands-off, faith-wise. We would visit the temples occasionally.

"When my younger sister went to the temple, she won't even hold joss sticks. She said she didn't know what to say to the gods," Madam Ng recalled in Mandarin.

There were signals, like recurring dreams, which she tried to ignore. But things started going awry.

"No matter what I did, it seemed like I couldn't succeed. There were always challenges and obstacles. Whether it's my career or daily life, the going was never smooth," she said.

Madam Ng sought answers. Eventually, a friend in the US enlightened her about a medium's duties.

But her children were troubled that she was taking up the mantle.

"They were frightened as they didn't understand what was going on. They were also worried their mother wouldn't 'come back' afterwards," Madam Ng said.

It's a stark contrast from her earlier carefree ways.

"Previously, when the mood struck, I would be the one bugging my kids to go shopping or dining during the weekends," she added.

Now, on Saturday evenings, Madam Ng welcomes visitors at her Jurong flat instead. Many drop by with questions about their health or career.

What about those hoping to strike it rich?

"They will approach another god for that. People hardly ask about money because Guan Yin is usually not associated with the pursuit of wealth," she said laughing. g" ta

 

[wendychan]

Guan Yin is usually not associated with the pursuit of wealth....
well if only all mediums like that....

 

[TuaBui]

brothers , wonder is there a Male version ?


say a God of Mercy ??? . many many tks .


Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, is revered for her compassion and is worshipped in Buddhist and Taoist communities as one who hears people's cries and removes sorrow.

 

[wikiphile]

brothers , wonder is there a Male version ?


say a God of Mercy ??? . many many tks .


Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, is revered for her compassion and is worshipped in Buddhist and Taoist communities as one who hears people's cries and removes sorrow.

Can be both male or female, depending on the supplicants culture

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalokiteśvara

 

[TuaBui]

i see . like that one . tks.

 

[laksaboy]

Guan Yin is usually not associated with the pursuit of wealth....
well even only all mediums like that....

You won't believe the number of people who pray incessantly to Guan Yin for riches and prosperity at the Waterloo Street Temple.

Don't take my word for it, drop in for a visit, preferably on the 1st or 15th day of the lunar month or on one of GuanYin's three birthdays.
Eavesdrop on what exactly those people are praying for.

 

[seesuatah]

i really feel sorry for her..

do alot of things just to please an idol which simply has no power.

she ended up tired, and meaningless. because nirvana is hardly attainable.

 

[halsey02]

You won't believe the number of people who pray incessantly to Guan Yin for riches and prosperity at the Waterloo Street Temple.

Don't take my word for it, drop in for a visit, preferably on the 1st or 15th day of the lunar month or on one of GuanYin's three birthdays.
Eavesdrop on what exactly those people are praying for.

How CON YEW??

 

[KuanTi01]

brothers , wonder is there a Male version ?


say a God of Mercy ??? . many many tks .


Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, is revered for her compassion and is worshipped in Buddhist and Taoist communities as one who hears people's cries and removes sorrow.

What I know from other bros here is that there is a certain God of No Mercy living among us mere mortals and one fine day in the future, he may even rise from the dead if the need arises!

 

[Froggy]

brothers , wonder is there a Male version ?


say a God of Mercy ??? . many many tks .


Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, is revered for her compassion and is worshipped in Buddhist and Taoist communities as one who hears people's cries and removes sorrow.

male version is KUAN YEW = God of No Mercy

 

[seesuatah]

male version is KUAN YEW = God of No Mercy

Not so bad lah. Ever heard of mass graves?

 

[Cruxx]

Till now there's still no one who can tell me why tang kis possessed by deities can't fly. :(

 

[kopiuncle]

interesting. i find the tang kees very interesting indeed. some unique culture indeed. there is no need for them to fly to be believed. i have seen them reading the past and even the future. remarkable.

 

[Fishypie]

Back in the earLy days, these Tang Kees ruLed over many things, got fever; drink the hoo-chui churned out of burning paper amuLets into a gLass of water...Lost your vaLuabLes?..Tang Kees can heLp you to Locate them.
Spurned by your Loved ones ?..Tang Kees can do wonders for your reconciLiation..

 

[Unrepented]

Gravity

Till now there's still no one who can tell me why tang kis possessed by deities can't fly. :(

 

[whoami]

Till now there's still no one who can tell me why tang kis possessed by deities can't fly. :(

But if i tell u someone could command a kris to fly towards u. Would u believe?

PM me if u wish to witness one. No BS here ya.

 

[whoami]

interesting. i find the tang kees very interesting indeed. some unique culture indeed. there is no need for them to fly to be believed. i have seen them reading the past and even the future. remarkable.

I know of one Hindu priest. Wahlou eh. He can even tell my indian friend gf full name juz by looking at his face and palm.